THE HUB
Where we post articles, information, and profiles linked to our shows and events.
A Small Taste of Home: Interview with the Owner of Enoteca Maria
As our search for venues for Oh My Sweet Land began to venture far and wide (in the five boroughs that is) our search brought us to Staten Island. Where we found Enoteca Maria, a restaurant dedicated to displaying different food from various “Nonnas[1]” from around the world. After experiencing an afternoon of incredible Italian […]
In: Around Town
Tags: foodie, New York City, Nonnas, NYC, Oh My Sweet Land, PlayCo, StatenIsland
Getting Particular with Site Specific Work
Like many labels, “site specific theater” emerged as a way to understand a new trend that was already underway: plays exploring the untapped potential of non-traditional spaces. Over time, however, the term has expanded to cover a wide range of theatrical events, tied loosely together by being staged anywhere that isn’t a standard stage space. […]
In: Around Town
Tags: NYC, Oh My Sweet Land, PlayCo, Site Specific
Q+A With Oh My Sweet Land Sound Designer Mark Van Hare
As Oh My Sweet Land is being performed in home kitchens and community spaces, it offers a unique opportunity for audience members to be completely immersed in and connected to the play. One element that aids in this immersion is sound design. We talked to Oh My Sweet Land sound designer Mark Van Hare to discuss […]
Tags: Mark Van Hare, New York City, NYC, Oh My Sweet Land, PlayCo, site-specific theatre, Sound Design, The Play Company
Q+A With Oh My Sweet Land Lighting Designer Nicole Pearce
An often overlooked element of theatrical storytelling is lighting. Lighting has the ability to hide, reveal, emphasize, and imbue moments with specific emotions. This week we chatted with Oh My Sweet Land lighting designer Nicole Pearce to learn how she approaches this process. From a design perspective, what do you find compelling about this production? […]
Tags: lighting design, nicole pearce, Oh My Sweet Land, PlayCo, The Play Company, theater, theatre
Q+A with Oh My Sweet Land Scenic Designer Mariana Sanchez
Oh My Sweet Land scenic designer, Mariana Sanchez, faces an exciting challenge: creating a design concept for the diverse range of kitchen spaces throughout NYC in which this production will be performed. This week, we chatted with her about this process. What is your typical design process like and how will it change with this unique […]
Tags: Mariana Sanchez, New York City, NYC, Oh My Sweet Land, PlayCo, set design, site-specific theatre, The Play Company, theater
Conversation with Oh My Sweet Land’s Line Producer Lucy Jackson
Our next production, Oh My Sweet Land, is a unique production that will be taking place in home kitchens and community spaces throughout the five boroughs. How is this possible to execute? We sat down with the production’s Line Producer, Lucy Jackson, to discuss the process of bringing intimate stories into private spaces, the challenges […]
Tags: lucy jackson, New York City, NYC, Oh My Sweet Land, site-specific theatre, theater, theatre
PlayCo Produces OH MY SWEET LAND in a Home Near You
This coming fall The Play Company is producing the U.S. premier of Oh My Sweet Land, written and directed by Amir Nizar Zuabi. We can’t wait to introduce you to the work of this incredible theatre artist. Over the next few months, we’ll be using the Hub to explore some of the play’s themes that […]
In: News
Tags: Amir Nizar Zuabi, Oh My Sweet Land, Site Specific, Syria, The Play Company
CABARET GOURMET: CHEFS, RESTAURANTS, PURVEYORS, AND MORE! (Part 2)
Cabaret Gourmet, PlayCo’s annual gala that brings together fine food and art, is one week away! Continuing our profiles on the chefs, restaurants, and vendors that will be at this event, we have some more great eats for you to check out! To to get a taste of these delicious places and more, join us […]
In: Special Events
Tags: Cabaret Gourmet, New York City, NYC, PlayCo
Cabaret Gourmet: Chefs, Restaurants, Purveyors, and More!
On April 24, PlayCo will be hosting our annual gala, Cabaret Gourmet, a celebration of great food and fine art! This year, we have some incredible chefs, restaurants, and vendors joining us. Here is a sneak peak of a few of the participants! GABRIEL KREUTHER During the first decade of his career, Gabriel Kreuther created […]
In: Special Events
Tags: Cabaret Gourmet, New York City, NYC, PlayCo
Responding to Tragedy: Narrative Art
For the final installation of our series “Responding to Tragedy,” we look at different narrative methods of documenting and memorializing atrocity. Artistic expression has always been used as a tool for healing and remembrance. But how can pieces accurately express the complexity of a tragedy instead of creating a neat, universal narrative? Below are a few […]
Tags: Cambodia, Chile, PlayCo, Poland, Responding to Tragedy, Rwanda, Villa